karu's buggy build

wvbowtieman · Samba Member Joined: September 16, 2010 Posts: 195

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

I always put a little Permatex sealer around the outside lip just for a little extra protection.

karu · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 4:32 pm Post subject:

Thanks!!!!
It sure helps to see a picture.

karu · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 6:44 pm Post subject:

Last summer I bought this mini lathe from harbor freight.

http://www.harborfreight.com/7-inch-x-10-inch-precision-mini-lathe-93212.html

It is extremely basic then again I only paid 375 (used a 25% off coupon). Today I used it to make a .25" thick disk to drive the seals. It took me an embarrassingly long time to get it but takes about 30 seconds to do the job; that is, if you put the seal right!!!

Here are some pics.

wvbowtieman · Samba Member Joined: September 16, 2010 Posts: 195

Nice work on the seal disk. My tool box is full of home made "SPECIALTY" tools...now I know who to call when I need one of those... Laughing

bruces · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 9:21 pm Post subject:

A hockey puck makes an excellent seal driver .

karu · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 4:49 am Post subject:

karu · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:02 am Post subject:

karu · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:55 pm Post subject:

Some more work is done. It is slow going as I just want to make damn sure that no nut or bolt comes off while I am driving Laughing

.

I am also using permatex blue with fasteners.

Had little bit of trouble with the rear right caliper mount. It was rubbing against the disk. A little hand grinding took care of it.

Nice to see all the shiny parts going in.

For comparison, this is where I started.

karu · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:58 pm Post subject:

One quick question. Can someone tell me what bolt size is used for rear trans mount to the cross member?

I see that I could possibly pick something which fits the holes with the right steel grade but since this is going to carry lot of weight, I just want to get what vw used for this.

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:58 pm Post subject:

Looks like someone is motivated.

Nice work! Keep chopping at it, eventually that tree will fall.
_________________
Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race

Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.

Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone

karu · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks Joe!!
Your beautiful work on the puzzle buggy and of course your trip really motivated me.

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:02 pm Post subject:

karu · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:08 pm Post subject:

Not those.

What I am missing is the bolts through the holes of the following mounts to the cross member.

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-113-301-263

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:14 pm Post subject:

M8 X 1.5 Grade 8.8

About 20 to 22 mm total length
_________________
Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race

Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.

Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone

karu · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:16 pm Post subject:

truckdude · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:25 pm Post subject:

Chassis looks great. Interesting to see the differences and similarities between your more modern IRS and my swingaxle.

karu · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 4:48 am Post subject:

karu · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 6:29 pm Post subject:

I have yet another question. Here are pictures of the parts of the steering column I got with the chassis. An adapter with 9 holes came with it (pictured) and also a matching formuling brand steering wheel came with it.

I am not planning on using the stock turn signals. Can I skip the part marked with the red arrow (assuming I can still use some other parts!!!)

In the last picture, arrow shows a place where the steering rod is damaged. Does the damage make it dangerous to use?

gr8cobbler · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 4:45 am Post subject:

Looks like someone 'fixed' this column by welding in a piece of tubing inside of the crash crumple area. Looks like a reasonably welded fix from what I can see, check it thoroughly. It certainly won't crumple in a crash anymore, I take a very small comfort knowing I have a crumple column. Not sure the carpet bushings inspire a lot of confidence. Smile

If you are not using the turn signal with the column you will need a bearing surface to replace it. You might be better off finding a replacement column that hits your mark better than this one.
_________________
Gary

Being a cheap old fart is just a front for my actual lack of money. Smile


Hello! Log in or Register \| Help \| Donate \| Buy Shirts	See all banner ads \| Advertise on TheSamba.com

Forum Index -> Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy/356 Replica		Share:
		Print View

	Forum Index -> Kit Car/Fiberglass Buggy/356 Replica	All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time Page: Previous 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Next
Page 4 of 6